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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.47, 1,198.06 and 514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.47, 1,198.06 and 514.36 is: 709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.47 : 1,198.06 = 514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.47/1,198.06 = 514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.47x = 1,198.06 × 514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.47x = 616,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,234.14/868.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.56

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